Poe runs for 2 TDs, Williams adds 125 yards rushing and a TD as N. Illinois beats UMass 34-20
— Jaylen Poe ran for two touchdowns, Gavin Williams had 19 carries for 125 yards and a TD and Northern Illinois beat Massachusetts 34-20 Saturday.
NCAA - Football
FINAL
Massachusetts Minutemen
20
Northern Illinois Huskies
34
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MASS | 7 | 6 | 0 | 7 | 20 |
| NIU | 7 | 0 | 6 | 21 | 34 |
Huskie Stadium · 12,466 att.
Match Report
Last five matches
| Date | Opp | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/4/26 | vs Ball State Cardinals | W 31-30 | NCAAF |
| 10/23/26 | @ UConn Huskies | L 16-35 | NCAAF |
| 10/17/26 | @ Buffalo Bulls | L 18-25 | NCAAF |
| 10/10/26 | vs Miami (OH) RedHawks | L 19-20 | NCAAF |
| 10/3/26 | vs Eastern Michigan Eagles | L 14-38 | NCAAF |
| Full Schedule | |||
Play by Play
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Touchdown 2:05 20-34
Ethan Hampton 1 Yd Run (Kanon Woodill Kick)
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Touchdown 3:16 20-27
T.Y. Harding 16 Yd pass from Taisun Phommachanh (Jacob Lurie Kick)
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Touchdown 5:29 13-27
Gavin Williams 1 Yd Run (Kanon Woodill Kick)
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Touchdown 14:12 13-20
Jaylen Poe 3 Yd Run (Kanon Woodill Kick)
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Touchdown 11:23 13-13
Jaylen Poe 22 Yd Run (Kanon Woodill PAT failed)
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Field Goal 0:06 13-7
Jacob Lurie 27 Yd Field Goal
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Field Goal 12:33 10-7
Jacob Lurie 27 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 11:56 7-7
T.Y. Harding 58 Yd pass from Taisun Phommachanh (Jacob Lurie Kick)
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Touchdown 14:10 0-7
Brock Lampe 15 Yd pass from Ethan Hampton (Kanon Woodill Kick)
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NIU
4 plays, 10 yards, 1:16 · End of Game
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MASS 1:16
7 plays, 12 yards, 0:47 · Downs
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NIU 2:05
3 plays, 4 yards, 0:57 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 2:05 20-34
Ethan Hampton 1 Yd Run (Kanon Woodill Kick)
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MASS 3:16
8 plays, 75 yards, 2:13 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 3:16 20-27
T.Y. Harding 16 Yd pass from Taisun Phommachanh (Jacob Lurie Kick)
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NIU 5:29
9 plays, 90 yards, 5:22 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 5:29 13-27
Gavin Williams 1 Yd Run (Kanon Woodill Kick)
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MASS 10:51
6 plays, 65 yards, 3:21 · Downs
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NIU 14:12
13 plays, 75 yards, 7:06 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 14:12 13-20
Jaylen Poe 3 Yd Run (Kanon Woodill Kick)
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MASS 6:18
11 plays, 50 yards, 5:05 · Downs
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NIU 11:23
7 plays, 75 yards, 3:37 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 11:23 13-13
Jaylen Poe 22 Yd Run (Kanon Woodill PAT failed)
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NIU
1 play, -1 yard, 0:06 · End of Half
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MASS 0:06
10 plays, 46 yards, 3:19 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 0:06 13-7
Jacob Lurie 27 Yd Field Goal
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NIU 3:25
8 plays, 35 yards, 4:46 · Fumble
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MASS 8:11
3 plays, 3 yards, 0:58 · Punt
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NIU 9:09
6 plays, 35 yards, 3:24 · Downs
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MASS 12:33
12 plays, 71 yards, 5:37 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 12:33 10-7
Jacob Lurie 27 Yd Field Goal
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NIU 3:10
8 plays, 32 yards, 4:52 · Punt
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MASS 8:02
3 plays, 1 yard, 2:00 · Punt
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NIU 10:02
4 plays, 32 yards, 1:54 · Interception
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MASS 11:56
4 plays, 75 yards, 2:14 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 11:56 7-7
T.Y. Harding 58 Yd pass from Taisun Phommachanh (Jacob Lurie Kick)
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NIU 14:10
1 play, 15 yards, 0:06 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 14:10 0-7
Brock Lampe 15 Yd pass from Ethan Hampton (Kanon Woodill Kick)
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MASS 14:16
2 plays, -10 yards, 0:44 · Fumble
Showing the last 30 of 30 events.
Team Stats
MASS
NIU
19
1st Downs
23
5-14
3rd down efficiency
9-11
1-4
4th down efficiency
0-1
378
Total Yards
402
263
Passing
35
15/30
Comp/Att
6/10
8.8
Yards per pass
3.5
115
Rushing
367
34
Rushing Attempts
54
3.4
Yards per rush
6.8
4-15
Penalties
3-25
1
Turnovers
2
1
Fumbles lost
1
0
Interceptions thrown
1
26:20
Possession
33:40
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